Overview

WuXi STA (stapharma.com), a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, is a leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing capability and technology platform company serving the life sciences industry, with global operations across Asia, North America, and Europe. As a premier Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), WuXi STA offers its worldwide partners efficient, flexible and high-quality solutions for integrated chemical, manufacturing and controls (CMC) from preclinical to commercial uses.

WuXi TIDES is an integral part of WuXi STA, a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec. WuXi TIDES offers our worldwide partners efficient, flexible, and high-quality solutions for the drug development of oligonucleotides, peptides and related synthetic conjugates (“TIDES” drugs). We greatly simplify the TIDES drug development by providing all discovery, CMC development and the entire manufacturing supply chain under one roof.

We are looking for a Head of Marketing and Communications who’ll lead WuXi STA (including WuXi TIDES) global marketing and communication activities from social media and digital campaigns to advertising and creative projects. The Head of Marketing and Communications responsibilities include developing plans to help increase our brand value, allocating resources to different projects and setting short-term and long-term department goals. Ultimately, you will run our Marketing department in ways that promote higher profitability and competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for marketing strategies, positioning and execution

• Develop and provide oversight on marketing tactics to execute the strategy

• Responsible for developing branding, image and positioning for WuXi STA and WuXi TIDES to align with the company’s strategic plan

• Active participation in strategic teams to ensure we are targeting the right customers, and creating appropriate competitive market messaging

• Work closely with senior management, technical groups and operations to assure objectives and goals are achieved

• Set, monitor and report on marketing team goals. Provides leadership development and management of staff

• Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of company goals

• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly and annual budgets for the Marketing department

• Identify opportunities to reach new market segments and expand market share.

• Monitor competition (acquisitions, pricing changes and new products and features).

• Design sales collateral and training material for global BD team. Coordinate BD and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• 15 + years of experience at a pharmaceutical company orContract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) or equivalent with established track record in leading a team.

• Strong scientific expertise and new drug development insight

• A professional degree in science or pharmaceuticals - BA/BS required, M.S. or above preferred

• Certain professional training/experience in business such as M.B.A is preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strategic thinking

• Understanding of how to implement plans

• Excellent Oral & Written communication skills

• Need to be able to read, write and understand English

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Travel is required 10%-30%, Domestic/International

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an indoor office setting

• Must be able to work in environment with minimal noise levels

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.

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